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Location, location, location. The long nurtured dream of creating a vibrant, but livable, downtown Des Moines grows more alive each day. Wander the downtown district close to Walnut St. and witness the new properties, new restaurants and new amenities that are proving a magnet for a new style of local living.

Over the river, life in the East Village drops residents into a community that wouldn't feel out of place on either coast.

The appeal of walking to work, ambling to the Farmers’ Market, or strolling home after seeing an international superstar in concert at the Wells Fargo Arena is catching on. The restaurant scene is hopping with energy and necessities like the new Hy-Vee grocery store are a bonus addition to the locally curated stores.

With Skywalk convenience and Court Avenue exuberance, residents take advantage of the time saved on a commute time, yard maintenance and wear and tear on their cars. And brownstone communities, studios, apartments and lofts aren't just for the young, as mature home buyers consider the options of downsizing from a larger home to a simpler layout.